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I don't think TMC offers company sponsored training. They will take you fresh out of school with a CDL , but I don't think they help you get it.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Company Sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
I don't think TMC offers company sponsored training. They will take you fresh out of school with a CDL , but I don't think they help you get it.
TMC has ads on this page saying they offer free cdl training.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Company Sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
"Drivers who work for TMC must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A). Obtaining your CDL is a great investment, as this is an in-demand skill with great job stability. While TMC mostly hires recent graduates of truck driving schools that already have a Class A CDL, we also offer an in-house CDL training program for select applicants.
TMC currently has a demand for drivers in certain states that the local truck driving schools have been unable to meet. If you are a resident of one of these states you may qualify to attend TMC’s CDL-A training program for the purpose of obtaining employment at TMC only. The states we are currently seeking applicants from to attend our training program is as follows: Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio, Southern Wisconsin and Southern Minnesota. We also have limited opportunities for applicants residing in Western Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey."
This is straight from their website. I do not live in those areas therefore I would have to obtain my licence elsewhere.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
ok truckers as most of you know, I was on the hunt for a company paid CDL program. Im leaning more towards TMC rather than PAM. any thoughts? or TMC drivers want to give me advice on the company?
It just so happens about six hours ago I received an e-mail from one of their recruiters: ----------------------------
angelynna.trejo@tmctrans.com 4:03 PM (3 hours ago)
to me Hi Zachary, I am interested in talking to you about a career with TMC. We currently offer a program to help individuals who qualify in obtaining a Class A CDL or upgrading to a Class A CDL and employment with our company after. Our first year driver’s average $55,000/year and top earners make over $80,000. Please give me a call today directly at 515-974-3419 to discuss your qualifications and the opportunities available at TMC. If you would like to pursue our driving opportunities and you want to move through the employment process more quickly, please fill out our full driver application at APPLY NOW, or click HERE to see why you should start a career with TMC! TMC Benefits · 90 % of our drivers are home every weekend · Our first year drivers average $55,000 and an experience driver averages $62,000/yr. · Full Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) · Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) · 401K/Flex Spending Accounts · Paid Weekly Direct Deposit · Rider Program · Peterbilt Equipment Assigned To You · Apprenticeship Program approved for the GI Bill® TMC’s qualifications are listed below: No more than three moving violations in the last three years Solid work history No DUI’s less than 10 years old Must be able to pass all DOT requirements Thank you for your interest in TMC and I look forward to working with you to achieve your career goals. . Angelynna Trejo Driver Recruiter TMC Transportation- An Employee-Owned Company Direct: 515-974-3419 Toll free: 800-247-2862 ext. 3 Fax: 888-556-4623 www.tmctrans.com
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
DUI:
Driving Under the Influence
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That's good. TMC was always high on my list.
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ok truckers as most of you know, I was on the hunt for a company paid CDL program. Im leaning more towards TMC rather than PAM. any thoughts? or TMC drivers want to give me advice on the company?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: